Harpercollins feb 2021 (238 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Three francs will feed you till tomorrow, and you cannot think further than that. As a young man struggling to find his voice as a writer, George Orwell left the comfort of home to live in the impoverished working districts of Paris and London. He would document both the chaos and boredom of destitution, the eccentric cast of characters he encountered, and the near-constant pains of hunger and discomfort. Exposing the grim reality of a life marred by poverty, 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Three francs will feed you till tomorrow, and you cannot think further than that. As a young man struggling to find his voice as a writer, George Orwell left the comfort of home to live in the impoverished working districts of Paris and London. He would document both the chaos and boredom of destitution, the eccentric cast of characters he encountered, and the near-constant pains of hunger and discomfort. Exposing the grim reality of a life marred by poverty, 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'You shall read this with unadulterated pleasure' Scotland on Sunday 'A beautiful, funny, heartfelt analysis of what it means to be human' Simon Pegg Set in a 2054 where humans have locked themselves out of the internet and Elon Musk has incinerated the moon, Set My Heart To Five is the hilarious yet profoundly moving story of one android's emotional awakening. Unhappy with his programmed job of dentistry and inspired by a love of classic movies, Jared sets out on a bold mission: to use the power of his burgeoning feelings to forever change the world for him and all his kind. Unfortunately, Jared intends to do this by writing his own movie, and things do not proceed according to plan. Unlike anything you have ever read before, Set My Heart To Five is a book for anybody who has feelings, loves movies, and likes to laugh and cry and sometimes do both at the same time. It comes uniquely guaranteed to make its readers weep a minimum of 29mls of tears.\* \*Book must be read in controlled laboratory conditions arranged at reader's own expense. Other terms and conditions may apply to this offer. 448 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'You shall read this with unadulterated pleasure' Scotland on Sunday 'A beautiful, funny, heartfelt analysis of what it means to be human' Simon Pegg Set in a 2054 where humans have locked themselves out of the internet and Elon Musk has incinerated the moon, Set My Heart To Five is the hilarious yet profoundly moving story of one android's emotional awakening. Unhappy with his programmed job of dentistry and inspired by a love of classic movies, Jared sets out on a bold mission: to use the power of his burgeoning feelings to forever change the world for him and all his kind. Unfortunately, Jared intends to do this by writing his own movie, and things do not proceed according to plan. Unlike anything you have ever read before, Set My Heart To Five is a book for anybody who has feelings, loves movies, and likes to laugh and cry and sometimes do both at the same time. It comes uniquely guaranteed to make its readers weep a minimum of 29mls of tears.\* \*Book must be read in controlled laboratory conditions arranged at reader's own expense. Other terms and conditions may apply to this offer. 448 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'AN AMAZING WRITER' Margot Robbie\* 'HILARIOUS' Stylist 'DAZZLING' Marian Keyes 'WITTY' Guardian 'HEARTBREAKING' Dolly Alderton 'INCREDIBLE' Candice Carty-Williams Jenny McLaine:- can't afford her mortgage since her ex moved out- is about to get dumped by her best friend- spends all day online-stalking women with picture-perfect lives And now her mother has appeared on her doorstep, unbidden, to save the day. Is Jenny ready to grow up and rescue herself this time UK's #6 bestselling hardback, The Sunday Times chart 9th February 2020 \*Margot Robbie talking about Adults, as quoted in CHANEL's short film segment, 'In the library with Margot Robbie' 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'AN AMAZING WRITER' Margot Robbie\* 'HILARIOUS' Stylist 'DAZZLING' Marian Keyes 'WITTY' Guardian 'HEARTBREAKING' Dolly Alderton 'INCREDIBLE' Candice Carty-Williams Jenny McLaine:- can't afford her mortgage since her ex moved out- is about to get dumped by her best friend- spends all day online-stalking women with picture-perfect lives And now her mother has appeared on her doorstep, unbidden, to save the day. Is Jenny ready to grow up and rescue herself this time UK's #6 bestselling hardback, The Sunday Times chart 9th February 2020 \*Margot Robbie talking about Adults, as quoted in CHANEL's short film segment, 'In the library with Margot Robbie' 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -?Don't miss Nell's new blockbuster thriller that T.M. Logan loves HIDE, coming December '21 available to pre-order now!? What happened while they were sleeping A school for the deaf takes an overnight trip to the snowy woods. Five teenagers go to sleep, but only four wake up. Leon is missing, and a teacher's body is found in the forest Sign language interpreter Paige Northwood is brought in to help with interrogations. Everyone at the school has a motive for murder but they all have an alibi. As Paige becomes increasingly involved, she suspects there's something sinister going on. With the clock ticking to find Leon, only one thing is certain: the killer is among them, and ready to strike again The perfect gripping mystery for fans of The Silent Patient, The Christmas Killer and The Chalet. Readers are hooked by Silent Night: 'Another intriguing tale from this exciting new name in crime fiction, with a whodunnit mystery that kept me guessing till the end' Philippa East, author of Little White Lies 'We loved this chilling and fabulously dark read' Closer 'A fast-paced thriller with many twists and turns' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'What a brilliant read this was! So twisty and the writing is excellent' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'Dramatic and fast-paced. I loved it' NetGalley reviewer ????? 'The explosive climax of the book had my heart racing while I tried to read as quickly as possible' NetGalley reviewer ????.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance set in the changing landscape of San FranciscoTeenageEulabee and her magnetic best friend, Maria Fabiola, own the streets of SeaCliff, their foggy oceanside San Francisco neighborhood. They know Sea Cliff'shomes and beaches, its hidden corners and eccentric charactersas well as theupscale all-girls' school they attend. One day, walking to school with friends,they witness a horrible actor do they Eulabee and Maria Fabiola vehementlydisagree on what happened, and their rupture is followed by Maria Fabiola'ssudden disappearancea potential kidnapping that shakes the quiet community andthreatens to expose unspoken truths. Suspensefuland poignant, We Run the Tides is Vendela Vida's masterful portrait ofan inimitable place on the brink of radical transformation. Pretech boom SanFrancisco finds its mirror in the changing lives of the teenage girls at thecenter of this story of innocence lost, the pain of too much freedom, and thestruggle to find one's authentic self. Told with a gimlet eye and great warmth,We Run the Tides is both a gripping mystery and a tribute to thewonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Learn to read withyoung Amelia Bedelia. Avril, Lynne (illustratore).

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE TATA LITERATURE LIVE FIRST BOOK AWARD (NON-FICTION) 2021Maharashtra, India's richest state by GDP, has its eyes set on becoming the country's first trillion-dollar economy by 2025. At the same time, Marathwada - a historically backward part of the state adjoining the distressed Vidarbha region - has seen a surge in farmer suicides.At the heart of the crisis is a cyclical drought that has persisted for almost a decade. Relief packages and loan waivers have not reversed the trend.On the contrary, the stories of dystopia grow more tragic every year as thousands of farmer families flee to the big cities, while those who stay back are plagued by bad credit and crop loss.Landscapes of Loss tells the story of Marathwada through the accounts of its people: marginal farmers, Dalits, landless labourers, farm widows and children. It lays bare the complex factors that have brought the region to this pass - a story representative, in many ways, of the agrarian unrest in large parts of rural India.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Pinkalicious goes on a birthday adventure inthis new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story, brought to you by #1New York Timesbestsellingauthor Victoria Kann.Pinkalicious wants the most pinkatastic birthday party ever, and all she needs is some extra pink pizzazz. When she ties more and moreballoons to her chair, she accidentally goes on a pinkamazing birthdayadventure!Pinkalicious: Happy Birthday! is a Level One I CanRead, whichmeans it's perfectfor children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at homeor in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts ofLevel One books support success for children eagerto start reading ontheir own.Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV seriesPinkalicious & Peterrific. Kann, Victoria (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "Nyeat her engaging, insightful best." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Acclaimed poet and Young People'sPoet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away,from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of morethan eighty original and never-before-published poems.A deeply moving,sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages. "How much have you thrown away in yourlifetime already Do you ever think about it Where does this plethora ofleavings come from How long does it take you, even one little you, to fill thecan by your desk " Naomi Shihab NyeNational Book AwardFinalist, Young People's Poet Laureate, and devoted trash-picker-upper NaomiShihab Nye explores these questions and more in this original collection ofpoetry that features more than eighty new poems. "I couldn't save the world,but I could pick up trash," she says in her introduction to this stunningvolume.With poems about foodwrappers, lost mittens, plastic straws, refugee children, trashy talk, theenvironment, connection, community, responsibility to the planet, politics,immigration, time, junk mail, trash collectors, garbage trucks, all that wecarry and all that we discard, this is a rich, engaging, moving, and sometimeshumorous collection for readers ages twelve to adult.Includesideas for writing, recycling, and reclaiming, and an index.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Mummy time is magic time in this unexpected and enchanting tale from the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.From Judith Kerr OBE comes a future classic to touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.With whip-smart observation, illustration perfection and the unexpected twist on the everyday that personifies Judith's classics, Mummy Time is sure to join the ranks of her very best, and bestselling, books. Full of warmth, whimsy and wit - and the very special magic that can only happen when you're with Mummy.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The extraordinarily moving, funny and original new novel from the author of the rapturously acclaimed BLOOM.'You were born raging, Frances Frida Ripley. That's what happens when you're born in a storm.'Frances's parents were not prepared for her birth: they had a blanket and an easel and some paint, but not anything useful, like a car or a phone. So it's no wonder Frankie has always had a temper. She was born on a BEACH, in a STORM.What Frances was not prepared for was dying in a freak natural disaster that wiped out her whole town.Waking up 100 years later, Frances finds a whole load of new things to be angry about. And that's before the visitors start turning up, treating her home like it's a tourist attraction. Which it is.Only there are worse people out there than tourists. and they're coming for Frankie.Frankie is about to discover that there are things more important than herself - and that anger has its uses. Because when you have a storm inside you - sometimes the only thing to do is let it out.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A special board book edition of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine!This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line .Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Other board books about Thomas the Tank Engine include:Thomas & Friends: Go, Thomas, Go! (shaped board book with wheels) 9781405296809Thomas & Friends: Happy Birthday, Thomas! 9781405297240Thomas & Friends: Ten Little Engines 9781405293303Thomas & Friends: Pocket Library 9781405293006Thomas & Friends: Noisy Sound Book 9781405295208Thomas & Friends: Hide & Seek 9781405293129.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2021 'Thrillingly and wrenchingly funny . like EducatedandHillbilly Elegy' DAVID LIPSKY 'After reading The Good Hand you may reassess whether you have ever truly done a hard day's work in your life . This lyrical and engrossing memoir is an extraordinary tale . Undeniably powerful' SUNDAY TIMES The must-read memoir of 2021. Michael Patrick Smith grew up in a ramshackle farmhouse where his father beat the walls and threw dinner plates. As a restless young man left unmoored by the crashing economy, Smith cut a path to North Dakota to rent a mattress on a flophouse floor. Sleeping boot to beard with the other rough-edged men looking to earn a cent drilling for oil, Smith wanted the work to burn him clean - of his violent upbringing, his demons, his disjointed, doomed relationships. He did not expect, among these quick-fisted, foul-mouthed hands, to find a community. The Good Hand is a memoir of danger and exhaustion, of suffering, loneliness and grit, of masculinity and of learning how to reconcile yourself to yourself.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this series!Book six in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi return for their final adventure in the world of Minecraft. But something isn't right, and the gang are in greater danger than ever before. They will have to put their wits together if they are to survive and piece together the clues to the Evoker King's identity. Do the gang have what it takes to solve the mystery And will they be able to stop the King before it's too late For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Learn to count with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth.Learning to count is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park! From one to ten, the pages are packed full with beautiful illustrations, also introducing toddlers to the natural world as they go along.Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy's fans!Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years. Butterworth, Nick (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The beloved chapter book by NewYork Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith about the love andadventures shared by a Cherokee-Seminoleboy and his Grampa now has brand-new illustrations! A perfect pick for newreaders. Whatdo Indian shoes look like, anyway Like beautiful beaded moccasins. orhightops withbright orange shoelaces Ray Halfmoon prefershightops, but he gladly trades them for a nice pair of moccasins for his grampa.After all, it's Grampa Halfmoon who's always there to help Ray get in and outof scrapeslike the time they teamed up to pet sit for the whole block during aholiday blizzard! Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith writes with wit andcandor about a boy and his grandfather, sharing all their love, joy, and humor.In partnership with We NeedDiverse Books. Timothy, MaryBeth (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this seventh book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friendslearn some very weirdways to prepare for a difficult test.Test scores are low and stress levels are high at Ella Mentry School. Wellness expert Ms. Jo-Jo has come to help A.J. and his friends relax so they can ace the upcoming Fundamental Arithmetic/Reading Test.But can turtle yoga and crystal salt lamps really help A.J. and his friends relax and focus Or will the F.A.R.T. end up blowing them all away Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang. Paillot, Jim (illustratore).…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The classic nursery rhyme with a springtime twist! Five little chicks hatch, explore, and play in this adorable board book by acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino. Yaccarino, Dan (illustratore).

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire. Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though - she just wants to be like everyone else.But when Lottie's school holds its yearly talent competition, she finds that she might just have to use them. if she's going to help her friends save the day and win first prize. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A boy genius keeps some hapless adults in hand in this hilarious tale from a master of comic writing.Silly parents, silly teachers and a very silly Prime Minister! Alfie Popple (real name Squeaky Squawker Redface Slurpbottom) has got his work cut out dealing with a set of very silly adults. Can Alfie get the town of Underpants - and the rest of the country - sorted out Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7. Smith, Jamie (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems.Wherever I am, there's always PoohThere's always Pooh and Me.Whatever I do, he wants to do.This selection of poetry from A.A.Milne's When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six, features Christopher Robin and his dear friend, Pooh, with beautiful decorations from Winnie-the-Pooh artist E.H.Shepard, making it the perfect book for those who would like to be six for ever and ever.The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the Wood.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A wonderfully waggy story of one dog day afternoon, from the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!Every dog has his Dave (or otherwise-named human). but on a walk in the park, the adorable Teddy the pug, loses his!And when Teddy finds himself at the shed of the TERRIBLE TROLL in the woods, he might find more than he bargained for. a new friend.Packed with delight, dogs, and even a Dave, this hilariously funny and exquisitely illustrated new book from the incredible Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob, will have you panting for more!This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and dog-lovers everywhere, to share with their families! Roll around in the rhymes and enjoy Rob Biddulph's trademark warm-hearted humour. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Award-winning author Gill Lewis explores the redemptive power of nature for struggling young people in this profoundly moving tale.Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives.With no Xbox or internet, life is looking pretty bleak, but when Grandad takes Dylan out on his boat to see the whooper swans, things begin to change.Out on the water, free from all the pressure he's been under, Dylan begins to feel like himself again. But when the swans' habitat is threatened and tragedy strikes at home, can Dylan keep going when it feels like everything is slipping out of control again Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Over 2 metres/6.5 feet of fold-out fun!Brian is a very long sausage dog. So long he's lost his bottom.Can you find Brian's bottom Where could it be Can you find Brian's bottom Where could it be Have you looked in the hallway Has Pauline the parrot seen it Maybe it's in the living room, with Alan the hamster Or perhaps in the kitchen with hungry Dave the tortoise In the bathroom with Derrick the duck Oh where could it be Search the house and help Brian find his bottom with this innovative concertina board book!It teaches young children all about the different rooms in a house, different animals and the sounds they make and encourages a sense of curiosity - as well as being great fun.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of bestselling and Carnegie-nominated debut BOY UNDERWATER comes a moving and hilarious novel for 10+ readers about friendships, family secrets, mystery - and life-changing hidden treasure. Jessica is playing with her family at the river when she finds a dirty, bedraggled teddy bear in the water. She has no idea that it will change everything, forever. Meanwhile, Cymbeline comes home from school to find that his mum's house has been broken into - and the thieves seemed oddly focused on his toys. Thank goodness he had Not Mr Fluffy, his Bear of Most Extreme Importance, with him. Soon, Jessica and Cymbeline find themselves swept up in a mystery that spans decades, threatens their families, and turns their lives upside down. But sometimes, just maybe, a new life can be a really wonderful thing.…